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AY56 BWA

2007 Yamaha FZ6

Black Petrol 600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

39,590 mi
Last recorded39,590 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2007 Yamaha FZ615,631 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY56 BWA
MakeYamaha
ModelFZ6
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine600cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 39,590 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 14 May 2026 39,580 miles

Nearside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.12 (a))

Offside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.12 (a))

Rear Brake caliper inadequately mounted (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Rear Brake hose excessively stretched (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 8 Apr 2024 38,436 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 14 Oct 2022 37,938 miles

Exhaust noisy baffles missing (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Oct 2022 37,928 miles

Nearside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.12 (a))

Offside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.12 (a))

Exhaust noisy baffles missing (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Sep 2021 38,242 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 31,652 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 29,986 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 29,947 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 15 Jan 2015 29,947 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 3 Jan 2014 26,843 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2014 26,839 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g) DANGEROUS

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 2 Jan 2013 18,928 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Fail 2 Jan 2013 18,928 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a) DANGEROUS

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Fail 19 Dec 2011 10,112 miles

Front position lamp incorrect colour (1.1.2a)

Pass 19 Dec 2011 10,112 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2010 2,514 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha FZ6?

Based on 80,092 MOT tests across 6,801 vehicles.

86.9%
Pass Rate
1,069
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
6,801
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 975
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 371
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 358
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 326
Steering headbearing has excessive free play 308
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AY56 BWA is a 2007 Yamaha FZ6 in Black with a 600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 2007 Yamaha FZ6 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.3% with a typical mileage of 15,631 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Yamaha FZ6 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 975 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AY56 BWA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha FZ6 typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 19 years old, this Yamaha FZ6 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AY56 BWA is a 2007 Yamaha FZ6, first registered on 26 January 2007.

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